Elaine F. Martin, 92 of Hermiston died on Monday Nov. 4, 2013 in Hermiston. She was born on Oct 12, 1921, the oldest daughter of Frank and Mary Nelson of Table Nebraska.
Elaine graduated from the Arnold Public High School in 1939. She later became a teachers assistant to students in many small communities near Arnold for three years.
She was married to Clarence E. Martin of Arnold, NE on 4 June 1959. The Martins lived North Platte, NE until Clarence was moved to the Hinkle Engine Maintenance facility and they moved to Hermiston in 1961. Elaine elected to be a housewife and was faithful to that that endeavor.
Elaine Martin was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Post 4750 of Hermiston for many years. Serving as needed for many functions such as visiting veterans and auxiliary members in the various rest homes in Hermiston, Shopping for the former food stand for the Post at the County Fair, Providing Bingo at the Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hermiston, working as part of the Snack Bar for the Post 4750 Bingo, and Representing the Ladies Auxiliary to veteran funerals that Post 4750 provided honor guard services for. And many other services to Veterans and VFW events along with her Husband Clarence and continued to do so even after his passing in 2001.
She was also active in the Union Pacific Junior Old Timers Club, later to the UP Old Timers Club and the Employees Club until the last few years. She was also a proud member of of the Church Family of the First Christian Church of Hermiston. Serving during many functions to that congregation for many years.
Elaine was survived by her son Frank E. Martin, her four Nephews, Larry Lehmkuhler of Callaway, NE, Dwaine and Mike Lehmkuhler of Arnold, NE, and Jim Lehmkuhler of Ewa Beach, HI. And numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence E. Martin, Parents, Frank and Mary Nelson. Her sister Bernelda Lehmkuhler, and Brother-in-Law Glenn Lee Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday Nov. 8th 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
*Bio provided by Burns Mortuary*
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I met this wonderful lady on my wedding day as she and her husband had made the 5 hour drive to see us. They were long term friends of my in laws and they'd know my husband and his siblings since they were children.
I never met my mother in law as she had already crossed over so Elaine became her "stand in". I loved and respected this woman and she kept me in line and was a listening ear.
She and her husband were shocked and surprised when after 17 or so years of marriage, they had their only child, Frank. He was the light of their lives and he looks a LOT like his mother.
Elaine never had grandchildren but she looks exactly like a typical grandmother.. short and roundish, wearing pearls or beads and a desire to feed people. She was always front and center in the kitchen during the yearly Veterans Appreciation dinners. Wearing her "good dress" with an apron and holding a serving spoon- directing traffic and always smiling.
Elaine ran the kitchen @ the Hermiston VFW post for many years until age caught up with her and I eventually took it over. It will always be the "Elaine Martin memorial kitchen" to me.
She once was telling me about her 70th High School reunion and if any more classmates died, they could hold it in a broom closet- That was her humor.
She will be lovingly laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence who preceded her in death in 2001.
Elaine graduated from the Arnold Public High School in 1939. She later became a teachers assistant to students in many small communities near Arnold for three years.
She was married to Clarence E. Martin of Arnold, NE on 4 June 1959. The Martins lived North Platte, NE until Clarence was moved to the Hinkle Engine Maintenance facility and they moved to Hermiston in 1961. Elaine elected to be a housewife and was faithful to that that endeavor.
Elaine Martin was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Post 4750 of Hermiston for many years. Serving as needed for many functions such as visiting veterans and auxiliary members in the various rest homes in Hermiston, Shopping for the former food stand for the Post at the County Fair, Providing Bingo at the Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hermiston, working as part of the Snack Bar for the Post 4750 Bingo, and Representing the Ladies Auxiliary to veteran funerals that Post 4750 provided honor guard services for. And many other services to Veterans and VFW events along with her Husband Clarence and continued to do so even after his passing in 2001.
She was also active in the Union Pacific Junior Old Timers Club, later to the UP Old Timers Club and the Employees Club until the last few years. She was also a proud member of of the Church Family of the First Christian Church of Hermiston. Serving during many functions to that congregation for many years.
Elaine was survived by her son Frank E. Martin, her four Nephews, Larry Lehmkuhler of Callaway, NE, Dwaine and Mike Lehmkuhler of Arnold, NE, and Jim Lehmkuhler of Ewa Beach, HI. And numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence E. Martin, Parents, Frank and Mary Nelson. Her sister Bernelda Lehmkuhler, and Brother-in-Law Glenn Lee Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday Nov. 8th 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
*Bio provided by Burns Mortuary*
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I met this wonderful lady on my wedding day as she and her husband had made the 5 hour drive to see us. They were long term friends of my in laws and they'd know my husband and his siblings since they were children.
I never met my mother in law as she had already crossed over so Elaine became her "stand in". I loved and respected this woman and she kept me in line and was a listening ear.
She and her husband were shocked and surprised when after 17 or so years of marriage, they had their only child, Frank. He was the light of their lives and he looks a LOT like his mother.
Elaine never had grandchildren but she looks exactly like a typical grandmother.. short and roundish, wearing pearls or beads and a desire to feed people. She was always front and center in the kitchen during the yearly Veterans Appreciation dinners. Wearing her "good dress" with an apron and holding a serving spoon- directing traffic and always smiling.
Elaine ran the kitchen @ the Hermiston VFW post for many years until age caught up with her and I eventually took it over. It will always be the "Elaine Martin memorial kitchen" to me.
She once was telling me about her 70th High School reunion and if any more classmates died, they could hold it in a broom closet- That was her humor.
She will be lovingly laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence who preceded her in death in 2001.
Elaine F. Martin, 92 of Hermiston died on Monday Nov. 4, 2013 in Hermiston. She was born on Oct 12, 1921, the oldest daughter of Frank and Mary Nelson of Table Nebraska.
Elaine graduated from the Arnold Public High School in 1939. She later became a teachers assistant to students in many small communities near Arnold for three years.
She was married to Clarence E. Martin of Arnold, NE on 4 June 1959. The Martins lived North Platte, NE until Clarence was moved to the Hinkle Engine Maintenance facility and they moved to Hermiston in 1961. Elaine elected to be a housewife and was faithful to that that endeavor.
Elaine Martin was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Post 4750 of Hermiston for many years. Serving as needed for many functions such as visiting veterans and auxiliary members in the various rest homes in Hermiston, Shopping for the former food stand for the Post at the County Fair, Providing Bingo at the Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hermiston, working as part of the Snack Bar for the Post 4750 Bingo, and Representing the Ladies Auxiliary to veteran funerals that Post 4750 provided honor guard services for. And many other services to Veterans and VFW events along with her Husband Clarence and continued to do so even after his passing in 2001.
She was also active in the Union Pacific Junior Old Timers Club, later to the UP Old Timers Club and the Employees Club until the last few years. She was also a proud member of of the Church Family of the First Christian Church of Hermiston. Serving during many functions to that congregation for many years.
Elaine was survived by her son Frank E. Martin, her four Nephews, Larry Lehmkuhler of Callaway, NE, Dwaine and Mike Lehmkuhler of Arnold, NE, and Jim Lehmkuhler of Ewa Beach, HI. And numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence E. Martin, Parents, Frank and Mary Nelson. Her sister Bernelda Lehmkuhler, and Brother-in-Law Glenn Lee Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday Nov. 8th 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
*Bio provided by Burns Mortuary*
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I met this wonderful lady on my wedding day as she and her husband had made the 5 hour drive to see us. They were long term friends of my in laws and they'd know my husband and his siblings since they were children.
I never met my mother in law as she had already crossed over so Elaine became her "stand in". I loved and respected this woman and she kept me in line and was a listening ear.
She and her husband were shocked and surprised when after 17 or so years of marriage, they had their only child, Frank. He was the light of their lives and he looks a LOT like his mother.
Elaine never had grandchildren but she looks exactly like a typical grandmother.. short and roundish, wearing pearls or beads and a desire to feed people. She was always front and center in the kitchen during the yearly Veterans Appreciation dinners. Wearing her "good dress" with an apron and holding a serving spoon- directing traffic and always smiling.
Elaine ran the kitchen @ the Hermiston VFW post for many years until age caught up with her and I eventually took it over. It will always be the "Elaine Martin memorial kitchen" to me.
She once was telling me about her 70th High School reunion and if any more classmates died, they could hold it in a broom closet- That was her humor.
She will be lovingly laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence who preceded her in death in 2001.
Elaine graduated from the Arnold Public High School in 1939. She later became a teachers assistant to students in many small communities near Arnold for three years.
She was married to Clarence E. Martin of Arnold, NE on 4 June 1959. The Martins lived North Platte, NE until Clarence was moved to the Hinkle Engine Maintenance facility and they moved to Hermiston in 1961. Elaine elected to be a housewife and was faithful to that that endeavor.
Elaine Martin was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Post 4750 of Hermiston for many years. Serving as needed for many functions such as visiting veterans and auxiliary members in the various rest homes in Hermiston, Shopping for the former food stand for the Post at the County Fair, Providing Bingo at the Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hermiston, working as part of the Snack Bar for the Post 4750 Bingo, and Representing the Ladies Auxiliary to veteran funerals that Post 4750 provided honor guard services for. And many other services to Veterans and VFW events along with her Husband Clarence and continued to do so even after his passing in 2001.
She was also active in the Union Pacific Junior Old Timers Club, later to the UP Old Timers Club and the Employees Club until the last few years. She was also a proud member of of the Church Family of the First Christian Church of Hermiston. Serving during many functions to that congregation for many years.
Elaine was survived by her son Frank E. Martin, her four Nephews, Larry Lehmkuhler of Callaway, NE, Dwaine and Mike Lehmkuhler of Arnold, NE, and Jim Lehmkuhler of Ewa Beach, HI. And numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence E. Martin, Parents, Frank and Mary Nelson. Her sister Bernelda Lehmkuhler, and Brother-in-Law Glenn Lee Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday Nov. 8th 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Burns Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
*Bio provided by Burns Mortuary*
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I met this wonderful lady on my wedding day as she and her husband had made the 5 hour drive to see us. They were long term friends of my in laws and they'd know my husband and his siblings since they were children.
I never met my mother in law as she had already crossed over so Elaine became her "stand in". I loved and respected this woman and she kept me in line and was a listening ear.
She and her husband were shocked and surprised when after 17 or so years of marriage, they had their only child, Frank. He was the light of their lives and he looks a LOT like his mother.
Elaine never had grandchildren but she looks exactly like a typical grandmother.. short and roundish, wearing pearls or beads and a desire to feed people. She was always front and center in the kitchen during the yearly Veterans Appreciation dinners. Wearing her "good dress" with an apron and holding a serving spoon- directing traffic and always smiling.
Elaine ran the kitchen @ the Hermiston VFW post for many years until age caught up with her and I eventually took it over. It will always be the "Elaine Martin memorial kitchen" to me.
She once was telling me about her 70th High School reunion and if any more classmates died, they could hold it in a broom closet- That was her humor.
She will be lovingly laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence who preceded her in death in 2001.
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